1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr 4WD Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992-95 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Limited V6 in White, front left by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990-91 Toyota 4Runner 3-dr vf by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990-91 Toyota 4Runner 3-dr hf by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Toyota 4Runner 2.4 TD (51695594929) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mud Bath (5967531483) by Zach Dischner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr 4WD Auto is a 116-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $16,433 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 176.0 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,760 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,433 ($40,862 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 22R-E 2.4L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 116 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 89 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Hi-Trac independent front suspension, torsion bar (shared with 4WD Toyota Truck) |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link coil-spring live rear axle |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 78.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,760 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr 4WD Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
NHTSA campaign 06E049000
Sep 6, 2005 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 05V389000
79 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota 4RUNNER (10 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 38 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.